Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

On a per-capita basis, Honolulu is the leading solar city in the nation according to the Shining Cities: At the Forefront of America’s Solar Energy Revolution report by Environment America Research and Policy Center.

The Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) has launched the online Tax Credit Research Activity (TCRA) Survey (DBEDT Form 346) at dbedt.hawaii.gov.

In its first quarter 2014 economic forecast and report, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) said it expects continued economic growth in 2014 and each year through 2017.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) today released a comprehensive economic report on the Construction Industry in Hawaii.

The State's Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC), an agency that promotes economic development through an innovative public-private partnership investment program, announced the closing of a $10 million investment fund, mbloom Fund I.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) State Energy Office commends the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) approval of the Hu Honua 21.5 MW biomass power purchase agreement on Hawaii Island.

Under the leadership of Gov. Neil Abercrombie, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s (DBEDT) State Energy Office is providing technical assistance and guidance for the Department of Transportation’s newly announced energy efficiency program.

In its fourth quarter 2013 economic report, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) forecasts a higher economic growth rate for 2014 even while lowering the 2013 growth rate mainly due to slowing tourism activity in recent months.

At the inaugural 2013 Hawaii Technology Excellence Awards held on Thursday, the Hawaii State Energy Office took top honors for two of its innovative online programs. These online tools are part of the State Energy Office's suite of self-help applications available at energy.hawaii.gov.

The state's Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC) and Sultan Ventures will be hosting the 4th Annual Hawaii VC Summit to discuss "Startup Paradise," Hawaii's entrepreneurial "high growth" community that is a cornerstone of our innovation ecosystem.